Allied Health Assistant - Leisure & Lifestyle

NSW Health; Batlow; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health in Batlow-Adelong is seeking a Leisure and Lifestyle Allied Health Assistant (Level 1-3) on a permanent part-time basis. You will support residents with meaningful activities aligned to their interests while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Role requires Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or Allied Health Assistance (or plan to complete within 3 years) and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle or Allied Health Assistance (or commitment to complete within 3 years) is preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual leisure and lifestyle programs.
• Handle correspondence and document management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with activities under supervision of Allied Health Professionals.
• Facilitate diversional therapy activities.
• Maintain safe and supportive environment for patients and team.
• Create individual lifestyle care plans for residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant – Level 1-3
Remuneration: $65,704.30 - $74,286.50 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ699827
Location: Batlow-Adelong MPS

About the role

Step into this rewarding role of Leisure and Lifestyle Allied Health Assistant based in Batlow. You’ll play a role in implementing meaningful activities for our residents that relate to their lifespan, interests and preferences while working alongside a fabulous team of health professionals.

Your responsibilities involve:

Facilitate a range of group and individual leisure and lifestyle programs

Correspondence and document management - including the organisation of various deadlines and communications within a multidisciplinary team.

Perform and assist with activities under the supervision and direction of treating Allied Health Professionalssuch as exercise classes and community outings

Facilitate and participate in diversional therapy activities

Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients and the multidisciplinary team

Create individual lifestyle care plans and programs for residents

What MLHD Offers:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.

Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will:

Hold a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle / Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (or formal commitment to complete this training within 3 years of employment) or other relevant qualification

MLHD will assist you with completing your Qualification – if successful our Allied Health Assistant Coordinator will step you through the process!

Demonstrate expert level written and verbal communication skills

Have the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Show outstanding problem-solving skills with demonstrate ability to take initiative

For role related queries or questions contact Tally Athorn – A/ Facility Manager via ************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.